Brazilian recipe
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi: Easy and Delicious
Prepare light and flavorful gnocchi with ricotta and spinach. An easy and quick recipe for a special lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
1 cup cooked and well-drained spinach
300 g fresh ricotta, pressed through a sieve
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
300 g fresh ricotta, pressed through a sieve
60 g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 egg
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Spinach: Available year-round in the produce section of most supermarkets. Fresh or frozen options are suitable.
Ricotta Cheese: Found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets. Look for fresh ricotta for the best texture.
Parmesan Cheese: Available in grated form in the cheese section of supermarkets, or buy a wedge and grate it yourself.
All-purpose Flour: A pantry staple found in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Eggs: Available in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Salt and Pepper: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Ricotta Cheese: Found in the dairy or cheese section of supermarkets. Look for fresh ricotta for the best texture.
Parmesan Cheese: Available in grated form in the cheese section of supermarkets, or buy a wedge and grate it yourself.
All-purpose Flour: A pantry staple found in the baking aisle of any supermarket.
Eggs: Available in the dairy section of supermarkets.
Salt and Pepper: Common seasonings found in the spice aisle of supermarkets.
Preparation method
- Cook the spinach in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes
- Drain the spinach well and chop it finely
- In a bowl, mix the chopped spinach, sieved ricotta, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, flour, salt, and pepper
- Knead with your hands until you obtain a homogeneous and firm dough
- Shape the dough into small balls, forming the gnocchi
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling water with a pinch of salt
- Remove the gnocchi from the water as soon as they float to the surface
- Serve the gnocchi with your favorite sauce, such as red sauce or cheese sauce
Observations
Ricotta gnocchi is a light and delicious option for those looking for a different homemade pasta. Its smooth texture and delicate flavor make it an excellent alternative to traditional potato gnocchi. This recipe is practical for everyday meals and pleases all palates, being perfect to accompany various types of sauces.
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